The Burson Audio Conductor V2+ was sent to me by Burson Audio as a part of a short review tour.  I’d like to send a big THANK YOU to Burson Audio (especially Dennis and Alex) for letting me check out the Burson Conductor V2+ and answering my questions.   The Conductor V2+ is available for pre-order at Indiegogo right now:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/conductor-v2-usb-soundcard-8watt-head-amp-preamp#/   As far as I understand it will also be available from the Burson Audio website in a not too distant future...

Inspired by my great experience with the Aurisonics Rockets I caved in and bought the ASG-1PLUS as well as it was said by many that they we’re the ones of the higher tier Aurisonics offerings being most similar to the Rockets.   The Aurisonics ASG-1PLUS was purchased by me as an open box unit from Hifiheadphones UK.   At the time of this review they were available from Amazon at $600: http://www.amazon.com/Aurisonics-ASG-1PLUS-Digital-Headphones-Polished/dp/B00NPA6NH6/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1456915533&sr=1-8&keywords=aurisonics  ...

The Aurisonics Rockets was purchased by me from Hifiheadphones UK in their big clearance of Aurisonics items after it was official the Fender has now acquired Aurisonics.   At the time of this review they were available from Amazon at $249: http://www.amazon.com/Aurisonics-Precision-Micro-Dynamic-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B00NP9ZML0   I’m not in any way affiliated with Aurisonics.       About Aurisonics: As already mentioned Aurisonics was acquired by Fender not long ago so I won’t spend any time in telling their story here. Hopefully...

The Asura 2.0 was sent to me from Venture Electronics (VE) a couple of weeks back. I would like thank VE and Lee for letting me check out the Asura 2.0. The Asura 2.0 is available from Aliexpress and was $78 at the time of this review:   http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Venture-Electronic-VE-ASURA-high-impedance-150-ohms-earbud-earphone/1924356_32411358569.html   I’m not in any way affiliated with Venture Electronics.     Short introduction to Venture Electronics: VE is a small and pretty new company, only three years old.  ...

The XTZ Earphone Sports was sent to me by XTZ in Sweden in exchange for my honest opinion on them. I’d like to take the opportunity to say thank you to Olle (the CEO of XTZ) for giving me the chance to check them out, TACK!   For people in the EU they’re available from here:   http://shop.xtzsound.eu/shop/eu/earphones/xtz-earphone-sports   At the time for this review the price was 90 Euro.   I’m not in any way affiliated with XTZ.       About XTZ: XTZ is a Swedish company that’s been gaining a lot of praise for their great value for...

I would like to start with saying thank you to Brainwavz and Pandora for letting me checking out the Brainwavz HM2.   The Brainwavz HM2 is available from Brainwavz Audio: http://www.brainwavzaudio.com/products/hm2-headphones   I’m not in any way affiliated with Brainwavz.   The only full sized headphone from Brainwavz that I own so far is the excellent HM5. It’s one of my favorite closed headphones with its very well balanced sound. I’ve also thoroughly auditioned the HM3 that I liked so needless to say I was very curious about how the HM2...

The Burson Audio Supreme Sound (SS) Opamp V5 was sent to me by Burson Audio to be a part of my Matrix M-stage HPA-1 review. However I’m so fascinated by this product that I think it deserves its own review as well. Those of you that have already read my HPA-1 review may recognize a lot of the things said here from that review.  I’d also like to send a big THANK YOU to Burson Audio and Dennis for letting me check out the SS V5 and answering all my questions about it.   The SS V5 is available in two different configurations: one with a single op amp...

The M-stage HPA-1 was purchased by me from an eBay seller about a year ago for $180 including a class A biased OPA627 op amp.   The HPA-1 was the first generation in the M-stage series and have since then been followed by the HPA-2 and the quite recently released HPA-3. The HPA-1 was released back in 2010 but I still think that it offers enough interesting features to be worthy of a review in 2016.   The HPA-1 came with one version without built in DAC (the one that I’ve got) and one with built in DAC. Both were available in black and silver so a...

The **** UE was purchased by my from the Easy Earphones & Headphones store on Aliexpress. The price at the time of my purchase was $24 with one cable included.   This is a link to the current listing:   http://www.aliexpress.com/item/****-UE-Custom-Made-As-UE900-SE846-Around-Ear-Earphone-HIFI-Monitor-Headphones-Noise-Cancelling-Headset/32520404631.html   I’m not in any way affiliated with Easy Earphones and Headphones or Aliexpress.       About me:   Built and accessories: The **** UE is a single dynamic IEM featuring an 8mm...

The Zen 2.0 was sent to me from Venture Electronics (VE) a while back. I would like thank VE and Lee for letting me check out the Zen 2.0. I would also like to thank my friend Tamal for introducing me to VE in general and their amazing line up of earbuds in particular. The Zen 2.0 is available from Aliexpress:   http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Venture-Electronic-VE-Zen-high-impedance-320-ohms-earbud/1924356_32302987270.html   I’m not in any way affiliated with Venture Electronics.   Short introduction of Venture Electronics: VE is a...

The CEntrance DACport Slim was purchased by me on the first drop for it on Massdrop.   The DACport Slim is only available through Massdrop:   https://www.massdrop.com/buy/centrance-dacport-slim-amp-dac-combo   I’m not in any way affiliated with Massdrop or CEntrance.         About me: I’m a 43 year old music and sound lover that changed my focus from speakers to headphones and IEM’s about five years ago. At that time I realized that it wasn’t realistic for me to have all the different setups that I wanted and still house a family of...

The Runabout was sent to me as a review unit from Venture Electronics (VE) a while back. I would like to thank VE and Lee for giving me the chance to check out the Runabout. The Runabout is available from Aliexpress:   http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Venture-Electronics-VE-RunAbout-Portable-Earphone-Amplifier/32417419249.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.2.q0oued&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9_79_78_77_91_80,searchweb201644_5,searchweb201560_9   I’m not in any way affiliated with Venture Electronics.       Short introduction of Venture Electronics...

First of all I’d like to thank Faith Audio (Lao Song) for sending me a review sample of the LZ A2.   I also want to thank my friend Tamal (@RedJohn456 ) for putting these on my radar and hooking me up to review it.   The LZ A2’s are available from here:   http://faith-audio.mybigcommerce.com/   I’m not in any way affiliated with Faith Audio.   Who doesn't love some personal touch?     About me: I’m a 43 year old music and sound lover that changed my focus from speakers to headphones and IEM’s about five years ago. At that time I...

First of all I'd like to thank Grace and Ausdom for giving me a chance to check out the Ausdom M08 Bluetooth headphones.   The M08 is available from Amazon:   http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ausdom-M08-Bluetooth-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B00YXLVOAC   http://www.amazon.com/Ausdom-M08-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00ZF45JAM   Disclaimer: I’m not in any way affiliated with Ausdom and I do not gain any financial benefits from this review.   Short about Ausdom: Ausdom are located in mainland China and produce Bluetooth headsets and speakers, car...

First of all I'd like to thank Brainwavz and Pandora for giving me a chance to check out the Kidwavz KV-100 Bluetooth headphones.   The KV-100 is available from Amazon and Brainwavs audio:   http://www.amazon.com/KV-100-Childrens-Bluetooth-Headphones-Brainwavz/dp/B014CLDU4U   http://www.brainwavzaudio.com/products/kidwavz-kv-100-blue   Disclaimer: I’m not in any way affiliated with Brainwavz and I do not gain any financial benefits from this review.         About me: I’m a 43 year old music and sound lover that changed my focus...

I would like to start with saying thank you to Havi for giving me the chance to check out the new Havi B3Pro1.   The Havi B3Pro1 is available from Penon Audio:   http://penonaudio.com/HAVI-B3-PRO   I’m not in any way affiliated with Havi or Penon Audio.               About me: I’m a 43 year old music and sound lover that changed my focus from speakers to headphones and IEM’s about five years ago. At that time I realized that it wasn’t realistic for me to have all the different setups that I wanted and still house a family of...

I would like to start with saying thank you to Pro-Ject Europe for giving me the chance to check out the Pro-Ject Hear It One.   I’d also like to than my friend Felix (@WayneWoondirts) for making the tour happening and including me on it.   The Pro-Ject Hear It One is available on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pro-Ject-Hear-One-Headphones-Black/dp/B008VR9IN4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1445253787&sr=8-3&keywords=pro-ject+hear+it  ...

The Monk was included as one of the accessories when I received the review sample of the Duke from Venture Electronics (VE) a while back. I would like thank VE and Lee for including the Monk in my package. The Monk is available from Aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Venture-Electronic-VE-MONK-earbud-earphone/32417311324.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.yF6d7o&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_9,searchweb201527_4_71_72_73_61_74_75,searchweb201560_9   I’m not in any way affiliated with Venture Electronics.   Short introduction of Venture Electronics...

I would like to start with saying thank you to RHA and Iain for giving me the chance to check out the RHA S500i. The RHA S500i is only available from Apple store as far as I understand but the version without a mic (S500) is available on Amazon:   http://www.amazon.co.uk/RHA-ultra-compact-isolating-aluminium-headphone/dp/B015YBFFNQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445028750&sr=8-1&keywords=rha+s500  ...

I would like to start with saying thank you to Brainwavz and Pandora for letting me check out the Brainwavz S3.   The Brainwavz S3 is available from here: http://www.brainwavzaudio.com/collections/earphones/products/brainwavz-s3-earphones   I’m not in any way affiliated with Brainwavz or MP4Nation.         About me: I’m a 43 year old music and sound lover that changed my focus from speakers to headphones and IEM’s about five years ago. At that time I realized that it wasn’t realistic for me to have all the different setups that I...